Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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