Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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