Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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