Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important 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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