Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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