Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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