Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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