Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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