Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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