Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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