Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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