Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key 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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