Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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