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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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