Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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