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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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