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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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