Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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