Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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