Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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