Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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