Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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