Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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