Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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