Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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