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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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