Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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