Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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