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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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