Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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