Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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