Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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