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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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