Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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