Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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