Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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