Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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