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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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