Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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