Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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