Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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