Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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