Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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