Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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