Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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