Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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