Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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