Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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