Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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