Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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