Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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