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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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