Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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