Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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