Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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