Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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