Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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