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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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