Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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