Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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