Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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