Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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