Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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