Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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