Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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