Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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