Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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