Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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