Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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