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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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