Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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