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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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