Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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