Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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