Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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