Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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