Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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