Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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