Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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