Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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