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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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