Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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