Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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