Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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