Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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