Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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