Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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