Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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