Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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