Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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