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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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