Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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