Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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