Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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