Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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