Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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