Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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