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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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