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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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