Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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