Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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