Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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