Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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