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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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