Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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