Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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