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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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