Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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