Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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