Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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