Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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