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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans 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. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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