Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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