Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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