Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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