Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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