Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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