Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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