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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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