Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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