Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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