Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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