Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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