Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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