Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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