Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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