Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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