Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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