Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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