Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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