Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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