Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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