Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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