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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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