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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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