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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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