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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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