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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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