Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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