Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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