Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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