Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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