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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major 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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