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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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