Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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