Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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