Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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