Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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