Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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