Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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