Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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