Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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