Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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