Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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