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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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