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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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