Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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