Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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