Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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