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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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