Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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