Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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