Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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