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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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