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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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