Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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