Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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