Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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