Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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