Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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