Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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