Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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