Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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