Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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