Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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