Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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