Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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