Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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