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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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