Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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