Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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