Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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