Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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