Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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