Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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