Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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