Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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