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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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