Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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