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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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