Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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