Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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