Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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