Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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