Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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