Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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