Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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