Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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