Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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