Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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