Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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