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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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