Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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