Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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