Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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