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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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