Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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