Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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