Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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