Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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