Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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