Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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