Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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