Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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