Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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