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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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