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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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