Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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