Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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