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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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