Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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