Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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