Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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