Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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