Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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