Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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