Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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