Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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