Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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