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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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