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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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