Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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