Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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