Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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