Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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