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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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