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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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