Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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