Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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