Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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