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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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