Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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