Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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