Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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