Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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