Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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