Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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