Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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