Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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