Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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