Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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