Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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