Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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