Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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