Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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