Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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