Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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