Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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