Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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