Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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