Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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