Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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