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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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