Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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