Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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