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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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