Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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