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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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