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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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