Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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