Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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