Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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