Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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