Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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