Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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