Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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