Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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