Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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