Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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