Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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