Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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