Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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