Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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