Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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