Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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