Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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