Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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