Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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