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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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