Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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