Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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