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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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