Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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