Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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