Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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