Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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