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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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