Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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