Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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