Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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