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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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