Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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