Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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