Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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