Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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