Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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