Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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