Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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