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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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