Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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