Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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