Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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