Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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