Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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