Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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