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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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