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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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