Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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