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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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