Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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