Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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