Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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