Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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