Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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