Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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