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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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