Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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