Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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