Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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