Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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