Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key 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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