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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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