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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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