Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about 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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