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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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