Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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