Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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