Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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