Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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