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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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