Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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