Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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