Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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