Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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