Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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