Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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