Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around 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 commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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