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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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