Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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