Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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