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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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