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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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