Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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