Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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