Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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