Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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