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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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