Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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