Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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