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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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