Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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