Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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