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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important 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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