Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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