Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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