Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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