Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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