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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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