Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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