Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating 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 addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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