Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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