Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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