Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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