Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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