Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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