Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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