Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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