Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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