Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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