Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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