Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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