Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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