Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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