Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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