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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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