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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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