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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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