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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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