Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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