Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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