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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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