Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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