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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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