Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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