Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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