Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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