Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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