Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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