Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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