Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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