Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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