Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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