Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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