Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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