Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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