Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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