Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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