Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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