Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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