Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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