Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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