Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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