Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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