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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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