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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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