Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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