Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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