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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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