Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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