Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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