Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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