Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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