Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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