Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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