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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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