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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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