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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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