Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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