Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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