Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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