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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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