Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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