Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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