Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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