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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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