Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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