Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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