Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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