Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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