Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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