Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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