Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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