Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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