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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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