Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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