Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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