Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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