Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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