Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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