Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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