Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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