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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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