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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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