Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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