Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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