Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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