Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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