Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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