Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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