Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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