Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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