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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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