Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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