Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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