Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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