Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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