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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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