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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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