Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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