Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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