Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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