Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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