Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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