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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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