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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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