Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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