Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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