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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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