Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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