Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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