Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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