Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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