Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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