Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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