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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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