Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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