Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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