Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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