Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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