Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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