Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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