Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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