Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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