Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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