Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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