Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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