Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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