Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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