Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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