Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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