Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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