Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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