Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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