Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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