Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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