Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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