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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the 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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