Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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