Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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