Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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