Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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