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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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